Off Menu with Ed Gamble and James Acaster

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Comedians Ed Gamble and James Acaster invite special guests into their magical restaurant to each choose their favourite starter, main course, side dish, dessert and drink. Ever wanted to eat your dream meal? It's time to order Off Menu. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Off Menu with Ed Gamble and James Acaster episodes:

04.17.2024
Ep 242: Carrie Brownstein
‘Portlandia’ star and half of Sleater-Kinney, Carrie Brownstein, joins us in the Dream Restaurant this week. And we now have some ideas to pitch to Dragon’s Den… Sleater-Kinney’s new album ‘Little Rope’ is out now. Buy it and listen to it...
04.13.2024
Ep 241: Mike Wozniak (Live in London)
It’s night two of our two-night London Palladium residency and moustachioed maestro Mike Wozniak joins us in the Dream Restaurant. Listen to Mike’s podcast ‘Three Bean Salad’ wherever you listen to podcasts. Follow Mike on Twitter @mrmikewozniak Recorded by...
04.10.2024
Ep 240: Killer Mike
Grammy Award-winning rapper (and half of Run The Jewels) Killer Mike joins us in the Dream Restaurant. And he’s impressed with Ed’s fishing skills. Killer Mike’s Grammy-winning album ‘Michael’ is out now. Listen here. Killer Mike is on tour...
04.06.2024
Ep 239: Jessica Knappett (Live in London)
Our two-night residency at the London Palladium begins with James’s Taskmaster cohort, Jessica Knappett! Follow Jess on Instagram and Twitter @jessicaknappett Recorded by Matt Mountford-Lister for Storm Productions Group live at the London Palladium. Edited by Ben Williams for Plosive....
04.03.2024
Ep 238: Katy Wix
Ghosts star (and Ed’s Taskmaster rival) Katy Wix is this week’s guest in the rest(aurant). Did the genie sneak any worms in her food? Trigger warning: this episode includes chat about dieting. Katy Wix’s book ‘Delicacy’ is out now, published by...
03.30.2024
Ep 237: Lucy Beaumont (Live in Manchester)
Taskmaster’s Lucy Beaumont joins us for night two of our Manchester residency. And a horse nearly made her late… Lucy Beaumont’s on tour now with ‘The Trouble and Strife!’ For dates and tickets go to lucybeaumont.co.uk Lucy’s podcast ‘Lucy...
03.27.2024
Ep 236: Finn Wolfhard
Want to be a member of the Blue Crew? Stranger Things have happened… James’s Ghostbusters co-star Finn Wolfhard is this week’s guest diner. Finn Wolfhard stars in ‘Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire’ in cinemas now. Follow Finn on Instagram @finnwolfhardofficial Recorded...
03.23.2024
Ep 235: Amelia Dimoldenberg (Live in Manchester)
The pop-up Dream Restaurant opens in Manchester, with someone who‘s no stranger to fine dining: Chicken Shop Date’s Amelia Dimoldenberg. Watch Amelia Dimoldenberg’s Chicken Shop Date on YouTube and Instagram Follow Amelia on Twitter and Instagram @ameliadimz Recorded by Matt...
03.20.2024
Ep 234: Johannes Radebe
It’s time for another fab-u-lous episode, and this week’s dream diner is everyone’s favourite ‘Strictly Come Dancing’ professional Johannes Radebe. Johannes is on tour with his new show ‘House of JoJo’ from 29 March. For dates and tickets visit johannes-live.com...
03.16.2024
Ep 233: Frankie Boyle (Live in Glasgow)
Night two of our Glasgow residency, and Frankie Boyle is at it. Frankie Boyle is on tour with ‘Lap of Shame’. For dates and tickets go to frankieboyle.com Listen to Frankie’s podcast ‘Here Comes the Guillotine’ on Spotify or...
03.13.2024
Ep 232: Stuart Laws
There are some strange goings on in Dream Restaurantville this week, and acclaimed stand-up and director Stuart Laws is here to solve the case. Stuart Laws is on tour now with ‘Stuart Laws? Is That Guy Still Going?’. For dates...
03.09.2024
Ep 231: Iain Stirling (Live in Glasgow)
Our Scottish residency begins with superb stand-up and The Voice of Love Island Iain Stirling, live in Glasgow. Sorry about all the bleeps. Iain Stirling is on tour with ‘Relevant’. For dates and tickets go to iaindoesjokes.com Follow Iain...
03.06.2024
Ep 230: Nisha Katona
‘Great British Menu’ judge and Mowgli Street Food restaurateur Nisha Katona has a table booked this week. And it’s a dog-friendly Dream Restaurant. Nisha Katona’s new book ‘Bold: Big Flavour Twists to Classic Dishes’ is out now, published by Nourish Books....
03.02.2024
Ep 229: Sam Campbell (Live in Nottingham)
The Dream Restaurant comes to you live from Nottingham this week, with special guest, Taskmaster’s Sam Campbell. And he’s brought his own fork… Sam Campbell is on tour with ‘Wobservations’. For dates and tickets visit samcampbelltour.com Sam’s podcast ‘Lucy...
02.28.2024
Ep 228: Ray Winstone
British acting royalty Ray Winstone is this week’s guest. And he’s brought his own olive oil. Ray Winstone stars in ‘Damsel’ which releases on Netflix from 8th March. Watch it here. Ray Winstone also stars in ‘The Gentlemen’ which...
02.24.2024
Ep 227: John Robins (Live in Bristol)
Our Bristol residency concludes with Radio 5 Live DJ and vibe-magnet John Robins. But James has a train to catch… Trigger warning: this episode contains chat about alcohol addiction and calories. Listen to Elis James and John Robins on Radio 5...
02.21.2024
Ep 226: Noel Fielding
The Mighty Boosh and Bake Off star Noel Fielding is this week’s guest diner. Will he be serving up some violent quiche? Noel Fielding stars in ‘The Completely Made-Up Adventures of Dick Turpin’ which is streaming on Apple TV+ from...
02.17.2024
Ep 225: Susan Wokoma (Live in Bristol)
We begin our Bristol residency with Taskmaster star and award-winning actor Susan Wokoma. Follow Susan on Instagram @susiewoosie12 Recorded by Matt Mountford-Lister for Storm Productions Group live at the Bristol Hippodrome. Edited by Ben Williams for Plosive. Artwork by Paul Gilbey (photography...
02.14.2024
Ep 224: CMAT
It’s Another Day in the Dream Restaurant, and this week’s diner is Choice Music Prize winning musician and Brit Awards nominee CMAT. Trigger warning: this episode contains talk about diet culture. CMAT’s new album ‘CrazyMad, For Me’ is out now. Stream...
02.10.2024
Ep 223: Mathew Baynton (Live in London)
Our Royal Albert Hall residency continues (and finishes) with night two, featuring special guest Mathew Baynton. Mathew Baynton is currently starring in the Royal Shakespeare Company’s production of A Midsummer Night’s Dream in Stratford-upon-Avon until 30th March. Buy tickets at rsc.org.uk ...
02.07.2024
Ep 222: Nabil Abdulrashid
Superb stand-up and ‘Britain's Got Talent’ star Nabil Abdulrashid is this week’s dream diner. Nabil Abdulrashid is on tour now with ‘The Purple Pill’. For dates and tickets visit nabilabdulrashid.com Follow Nabil on Instagram @manlikenabz Recorded and edited by Ben...
02.03.2024
Ep 221: Elis James (Live in London)
It’s time for another bonus live episode, this one from night one of our two-night residency at London’s Royal Albert Hall with Elis James. Listen to Elis James and John Robins on Radio 5 Live or wherever you listen to podcasts....
01.31.2024
Ep 220: Peter Capaldi
Doctor Who and The Thick of It star Peter Capaldi is welcomed to the Dream Restaurant this week. But does he know the way to the American Church? Peter Capaldi stars in 'Criminal Record' which is out now on Apple...
01.27.2024
Ep 219: Jamelia (Live in Birmingham)
It’s our first episode from the Off Menu live tour! Kicking off our run of bonus live episode is Birmingham Superstar Jamelia. Follow Jamelia on Twitter @jamelia and Instagram @officialjamelia Recorded by Matt Mountford-Lister for Storm Productions Group live at the...
01.24.2024
Ep 218: Jada Pinkett Smith
The Dream Restaurant reopens for business for its 11th season, and our first diner of the new series is actor, author and talk-show host Jada Pinkett Smith. Jada Pinkett Smith’s book ‘Worthy’ is out now in Hardback, published by Forth Estate....
01.22.2024
Series 11 Trailer – Off Menu with Ed Gamble and James Acaster
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12.28.2023
Best of 2023: Part 2
Happy Part 2 of our Best of the Year episodes. See you in the new year for Series 11 of Off Menu. Recorded and edited by Ben Williams for Plosive. Artwork by Paul Gilbey (photography and design) and Amy Browne (illustrations). Follow...
12.27.2023
Best of 2023: Part 1
What a delicious year it’s been at the Dream Restaurant. Here’s part one of our favourite clips from 2023. Recorded and edited by Ben Williams for Plosive. Artwork by Paul Gilbey (photography and design) and Amy Browne (illustrations). Follow Off Menu...
12.20.2023
Ep 217: Ross Noble (Christmas Special)
To round off our festive specials, comedy hero Ross Noble is let loose in the Dream Restaurant. Ross Noble is on tour in early 2024 with ‘Jibber Jabber Jamboree’. For dates and tickets visit rossnoble.com Ross’s special ‘Humournoid’ is also available...
12.13.2023
Ep 216: Dawn French (Christmas Special)
Yuletide greetings to all! We’re back in national tredge territory for our first Christmas special of the year, as we welcome Dawn French to the Dream Restaurant. Dawn French’s new book ‘The Twat Files’ is out now, published by Penguin. Buy...
11.22.2023
Ep 215: Paul Rudd
It’s the last episode of series 10, and our true crime podcast finally gets resolved: does Paul Rudd like sauces? Trigger warning: this episode includes talk about dieting. Paul Rudd (and James) star in ‘Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire’, which is in...
11.15.2023
Ep 214: Steve-O
This episode is not for the faint-hearted. Professional Jackass Steve-O shows us his new tat, introduces us to his new dog, and threatens to destroy our buttholes in this week’s episode. Trigger warning: this episode contains talk about addiction, vomiting and,...
11.08.2023
Ep 213: Harriet Kemsley
Superb stand-up Harriet Kemsley – as seen on ‘Live at the Apollo’ and ‘Hypothetical’ – has a table booked in the Dream Restaurant / cat cafe this week. Harriet Kemsley’s new special ‘Woman Child’ is available now on 800 Pound...
11.01.2023
Ep 212: Garth Marenghi
Dreamweaver, doomsage and Sunday Times best-selling horror writer Garth Marenghi joins us in the Nightmare Restaurant this week. Listen to this episode now, before it’s too late… Garth Marenghi’s new book ‘Incarcerat’ is out now in hardback and audiobook, published...
10.25.2023
Ep 211: Steve Coogan
Steve Coogan joins us in the Dream Restaurant this week. No need for us to write anything else, really. The new Alan Partridge book ‘Big Beacon’ is out now in hardback and audiobook, published by Orion. Buy it here. ...
10.18.2023
Ep 210: Paapa Essiedu
Emmy and Bafta-award nominated actor Paapa Essiedu joins us in the Dream Restaurant this week. Hope he doesn’t eat too much, or it may destroy him. Trigger warning: this episode contains talk about vomiting from eating. Series 2 of ‘The...
10.11.2023
Ep 209: Dr Maggie Aderin-Pocock
All the important scientific questions get asked this week, as space scientist and ‘The Sky at Night’ presenter Dr Maggie Aderin-Pocock joins us in the Dream Restaurant. Does she think that Dark Matter’s evil? Dr Maggie’s new book “The Art...
10.04.2023
Ep 208: Izuka Hoyle
‘Boiling Point’ and ‘Big Boys’ star Izuka Hoyle has put a LOT of thought into her Dream Restaurant. And James has got a message for Stephen Graham… ‘Boiling Point’ the TV series is on BBC One, 9pm on Sundays and on...
09.27.2023
Ep 207: Nick Frost
Want anything from the shop? Nick Frost – star of ‘Shaun of the Dead’, ‘Hot Fuzz’ and ‘Spaced’ – joins us in the Dream Restaurant this week. And a bromance begins… Nick Frost’s new book ‘A Slice of Fried Gold’ is...
09.20.2023
Ep 206: AJ Odudu
Ever missed a flight? AJ Odudu has. The TV presenter, Strictly star and new host of Big Brother is this week’s dream diner. ‘Big Brother’ is back this October on ITV2 and ITVX. Follow AJ on Twitter and Instagram @AJOdudu Recorded and...
09.13.2023
Ep 205: Jordan Gray
National Comedy Award-winning stand-up and musician Jordan Gray joins us this week. And you’ll never look at a Percy Pig in the same way again… Jordan Gray is on tour now with her Edinburgh Comedy Award-nominated show ‘Is It a...
09.06.2023
Ep 204: Carol Vorderman
I'll have a side dish please, Carol. We're back in National Treash territory as ‘Countdown’s Carol Vorderman orders her dream meal. ‘Carol Vorderman’s Perfect 10 Quiz Book’ is published on 14th September, published by Ebury Press. Buy it here. Listen to...
08.30.2023
Ep 203: Paul Foot
Alternative comedy hero Paul Foot discovers the Fifth Flavour in the Dream Restaurant this week. Not everyone will want to try it. Trigger warning: this episode contains chat about vomiting from eating and euthanasia. Paul Foot is on tour with...
08.23.2023
Ep 202: Jimi Famurewa
Author, food critic and Masterchef star Jimi Famurewa is judging the Dream Restaurant this week. Fingers crossed for a good review. Jimi Famurewa’s book ‘Settlers: Journeys Through the Food, Faith and Culture of Black African London’ is out now in paperback,...
08.16.2023
Ep 201: Angela Barnes
Mock the Week and Radio 4 star Angela Barnes is our next booking in the Dream Restaurant. And she likes to be able to hear her drinks. Angela Barnes is on tour with ‘Hot Mess’. For dates and tickets visit...
08.09.2023
Ep 200: Ed Gamble and James Acaster (with special guest genie Rylan Clark)
As we round off another hundo, it’s time to flip the table once again and make Ed and James the guest diners in the dream restaurant. Have their choices changed over the last 100 episodes? And will they exploit as...
08.02.2023
Ep 199: Celya AB
French-Algerian stand-up (and former cat-sitter to James) Celya AB has a table booked this week. Bon appétit! Celya AB’s new solo show ‘Second Rodeo’ is at the Edinburgh Fringe, Pleasance Courtyard, 2-27 August (not 15). Tickets and info. Follow Celya on...
07.26.2023
Ep 198: Graham Coxon
Give this guest coffee and TV. Blur guitarist Graham Coxon chooses his dream dishes this week. Blur’s new album ‘The Ballad of Darren’ is out now. Listen and buy it now. Graham’s band The Waeve’s album is also out now. Listen...
07.19.2023
Ep 197: Jenny Eclair
Why would anyone do that? Good question, Jenny Eclair. The Taskmaster star and legendary stand-up is this week’s diner in the Dream Restaurant. Trigger warning: this episode contains chat about eating disorders and depression. Jenny Eclair is on tour with ‘Sixty...
07.12.2023
Ep 196: Toheeb Jimoh
Riceo, Riceo, wherefore art thou Riceo? Kicking off series 10 is ‘Ted Lasso’ star Toheeb Jimoh. Toheeb’s currently starring in ‘Romeo and Juliet’ at the Almeida Theatre until 29 July. Buy tickets here. Follow Toheeb on Twitter @Toheeb_Jimoh and...

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Off Menu with Ed Gamble and James Acaster episodes:

Ep 242: Carrie Brownstein

Ep 241: Mike Wozniak (Live in London)

Ep 240: Killer Mike

Ep 239: Jessica Knappett (Live in London)

Ep 238: Katy Wix

Ep 237: Lucy Beaumont (Live in Manchester)

Ep 236: Finn Wolfhard

Ep 235: Amelia Dimoldenberg (Live in Manchester)

Ep 234: Johannes Radebe

Ep 233: Frankie Boyle (Live in Glasgow)

Ep 232: Stuart Laws

Ep 231: Iain Stirling (Live in Glasgow)

Ep 230: Nisha Katona

Ep 229: Sam Campbell (Live in Nottingham)

Ep 228: Ray Winstone

Ep 227: John Robins (Live in Bristol)

Ep 226: Noel Fielding

Ep 225: Susan Wokoma (Live in Bristol)

Ep 224: CMAT

Ep 223: Mathew Baynton (Live in London)

Ep 222: Nabil Abdulrashid

Ep 221: Elis James (Live in London)

Ep 220: Peter Capaldi

Ep 219: Jamelia (Live in Birmingham)

Ep 218: Jada Pinkett Smith

Series 11 Trailer – Off Menu with Ed Gamble and James Acaster

Best of 2023: Part 2

Best of 2023: Part 1

Ep 217: Ross Noble (Christmas Special)

Ep 216: Dawn French (Christmas Special)

Ep 215: Paul Rudd

Ep 214: Steve-O

Ep 213: Harriet Kemsley

Ep 212: Garth Marenghi

Ep 211: Steve Coogan

Ep 210: Paapa Essiedu

Ep 209: Dr Maggie Aderin-Pocock

Ep 208: Izuka Hoyle

Ep 207: Nick Frost

Ep 206: AJ Odudu

Ep 205: Jordan Gray

Ep 204: Carol Vorderman

Ep 203: Paul Foot

Ep 202: Jimi Famurewa

Ep 201: Angela Barnes

Ep 200: Ed Gamble and James Acaster (with special guest genie Rylan Clark)

Ep 199: Celya AB

Ep 198: Graham Coxon

Ep 197: Jenny Eclair

Ep 196: Toheeb Jimoh